THe CDC reports that a total of 106 individuals infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Agona were reported from 25 states between January 1 and August 25, 2011. The number of ill persons identified in each state with the outbreak strain was as follows: Arkansas (1), Arizona (4), California (8), Colorado (1), Georgia (8)
Last week Del Monte sued the FDA, now its Oregon, and it is still Frivolous
As Merriam Webster say:
1 a : of little weight or importance
b : having no sound basis (as in fact or law) <a frivolous lawsuit>
2 a : lacking in seriousness
According to a Del Monte press release, Del Monte has notified the State of Oregon it intends to sue it over the recall
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Oregon Mexican Restaurant
I am in Roseburg Oregon for three days of mediation on a Salmonella Outbreak. We represent a dozen clients sickened.
On April 26, 2010, Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) received five Salmonella positive test results from a local laboratory. This influx of positive Salmonella reports immediately caught the attention of DCHD communicable disease staff as
Free Subscription to Marler Blog – Get Free Book – “Poisoned”
Although I have had over 1,000,000 visitors to Marler Blog so far this year, I have just over 1,000 subscribers. So, the first 500 new subscribers will get a free book. Just subscribe here and email me your address at bmarler@marlerclark.com. Here is a sample platter of the reviews on “Poisoned” that have come
Hey, Matt Damon, you should have filmed “Poisoned” instead of “Contagion”
Have you seen the trailer for Contagion? For those germaphobes and conspiracy theorist out there, this will likely keep you up at night.
On the other hand, perhaps a bit more realistic film (one that actually happened) would be the movie version of “Poisoned.”
Watch the full episode. See more KCTS 9 Connects.
FDA to warn – Do Not Eat Mexican Papaya due to Salmonella Agona
I should never sleep in. Sometime today the FDA will likely announce an Import Alert on Mexican Papaya due to Salmonella Agona. Here is what the FDA is saying thus far:
Mexico produces 11% of the world’s production of papayas. U.S. import data from January 1, 2011 shows that approximately 65% of all papayas imported
Del Monte Fresh sues America over Salmonella – Definition of Frivolous Lawsuit
I must admit that I was busy today preparing another complaint in the Cargill Salmonella Heildelberg outbreak and had not had time to pick up the Del Monte vs. USA/FDA lawsuit until some time ago. Interesting read – See PDF – Del Monte vs. USA/FDA. In essence, Del Monte says the CDC and 10
Another Lawsuit to be filed in Cargill Salmonella Turkey Outbreak – Punitive Damages Alleged
This week we will be filing yet another lawsuit against Cargill (COMPLAINT PDF). This time it is on behalf of a woman who purchased the tainted turkey on July 31, 2011, at a Food City grocery location in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Note, it was the same day that FSIS sent out an
Monday was last day to get Hepatitis A vaccine in North Carolina
The Cumberland County North Carolina Public Health Department said in a press release that the Hepatitis A vaccination clinic for individuals who visited the Fayetteville Olive Garden on August 8 and who may have been exposed to the illness through an employee continued through Monday, August 22.
Monday was the last day the free shots
New Look at the Bottom of Marler Blog – And, ABA voting link
Hey, for those that make it to the bottom of the page:
Also, do not forget to nominate my blog for inclusion to the ABA Top Law “Blawgs.”